Medtronic received information that an unknown duration post implant of this bioprosthetic mitral valve, the patient experienced a thromboembolic stroke with global ischemic brain injury and cerebellar tonsilar herniation.One day post implant of the valve, the family elected on comfort care measures, the patient was extubated and then subsequently died.Per the preliminary autopsy report, the official cause of death was cerebral edema, atheromatous aortic arch with ulcerative plaques, and acute myocardial infarction (mi).It was not reported when the mi occurred.There was no evidence to suggest that the valve or its function contributed to the patient¿s death.
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